Microsoft blasts IBM in open letter over Office XML
There is an article today on arstechnica about Microsoft lambasting IBM for crossing Microsoft’s path in trying to get their Open XML specification accepted as an ECMA standard. A Microsoft spokesperson said
“Microsoft has determined that it is important to shine a bright light on IBM’s activities that will have a negative impact on the IT industry and customers, including taking concrete steps to prevent customer choice, engaging in hypocrisy, and working against the industry and against customer needs”
Since when did Microsoft give a flying leap about “customer choice”. Oh wait, there are 12 versions of Vista to “choose” from. Please ignore.
